Africa

Malawi Electoral Body Suspends Release Of Presidential Results Due To Complaints

BLANTYRE, Malawi, May 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Malawi’s electoral body temporarily suspended the release of the presidential results, in order to…

Russia, Sudan Agree To Boost Military Cooperation

MOSCOW, Russia, May 25 (NNN-ITAR TASS) – Russia and Sudan positively assessed their military cooperation and pledged to strengthen it,…

Scores of women, children flee Nigeria due to clashes

ABUJA, Nigeria, May 24 (NNN-BERNAMA-ANADOLU) — Thousands of women and children in northwest Nigeria fled clashes between farmers and shepherds…

Botswana to implement controlled hunting of elephants after lifting ban

GABORONE, May 24 (NNN-Xinhua) — Botswana on Thursday officially announced the lifting of a ban on hunting of elephants and…

UN Declares Algeria and Argentina Free of Deadly Malaria

ALGIERS,May 24 (NNN-TELESUR) – WHO has declared 38 countries malaria-free since 1955, but the fight against malaria has stalled as…

Uganda: Over 6,500 child abuse cases reported in one year

The gender ministry’s permanent secretary Pius Bigirimana said they plan to establish a family inspection system. Photo courtesy of News…

Sudan protest leaders seek supporters’ view to end deadlock

KHARTOUM, May 24 (NNN-NEWS VISION) – Sudan’s protest leaders said Thursday they will seek advice from demonstrators camped outside army…

Five charged over alleged plot against Zimbabwe president

HARARE, May 23 (NNN-GNA) – Five NGO workers in Zimbabwe have been charged with plotting to overthrow the government. They…

More bodies retrieved from boat accident in Uganda

A woman who lost her husband is consoled by friends after burial at Fofo landing site. Photo courtesy of News…

Malawi poll center: Opposition takes slight lead (35% official results)

BLANTYRE, Malawi, May 23 (NNN-Xinhua) — Malawi’s main opposition leader has taken an early lead after elections held on May…